Lean-Agile Software Development Achieving Enterprise Agility

How to drive maximum value from Lean development - and avoid or fix the mistakes that prevent software teams from succeeding with Lean--Reveals the crucial make-or-break details that team leaders and developers need to succeed with Lean processes.-Why many teams fall back on ineffective processes that compromise their commitment to Lean software development - and what they can do instead.-Based on coaching and training by Net Objectives, the world's #1 experts on Lean software development. More and more software organizations are recognizing the potential value of 'Lean' techniques in improving productivity and driving more business value from software. But succeeding with Lean requires clarity, knowledge and skills that many organizations haven't developed. In this book, two world-renowned Lean software development consultants bring together the practical insights every organization needs to succeed with Lean. Net Objectives' Alan Shalloway, Guy Beaver, and James Trott systematically answer the four most important questions about Lean development: 'What tools can I use to successfully implement Lean in my company? How do I transition to Lean Software Development? How do I correct specific counterproductive practices that stand in my way? How do I identify waste within my company?' Drawing on their unsurpassed experience as Lean consultants, the authors reveal a series of common development 'anti-patterns' that work against the intentions of the teams that implement them. Often, practitioners implement these counterproductive practices because they don't see an alternative: this book offers actionable, proven alternatives. Alan Shalloway (Bellevue, WA) is founder and CEO of Net Objectives, and a renowned thought leader, trainer, and coach in Lean software development, Lean-Agile connections, and the use of Design Patterns in agile environments. He is a popular speaker at prestigious conferences worldwide. Guy Beaver (Bellevue, WA) is a senior consultant and coach with Net Objectives. James Trott (Bellevue, WA), senior consultant for Net Objectives, has used object oriented and pattern-based techniques throughout his 20-year career in knowledge management and knowledge engineering. Shalloway and Trott have co-authored both editions of Design Patterns Explained.

Alan Shalloway is the founder and CEO of Net Objectives. With almost 40 years of experience, Alan is an industry thought leader. He helps companies transition to Lean and Agile methods enterprise-wide as well teaches courses in Lean, Kanban, Scrum, Design Patterns, and Object-Orientation. Alan has developed training and coaching methods for Lean-Agile that have helped his clients achieve long-term, sustainable productivity gains. He is a popular speaker at prestigious conferences worldwide. He is the primary author of Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design, Lean-Agile Pocket Guide for Scrum Teams, Lean-Agile Software Development: Achieving Enterprise Agility and is currently writing Essential Skills for the Agile Developer. He has a Master of Science in Computer Science from MIT as well as a Master of Science in Mathematics from Emory University.

Guy Beaver is Vice-President, Enterprise Engagements and a senior consultant for Net Objectives. He is a technology executive with a track record of success in Lean-Agile implementations in large, mid-sized, and start-up organizations. He is a recognized expert in Lean, Agile, and Scrum technical development with a proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate organizations to realize significant productivity and quality improvements. He has over 25 years of experience in Software Engineering and IT across several industries including financial services, defense, and healthcare. Guy has a Master of Science in Physics from Wake Forest University.

James R. Trott is a senior consultant for Net Objectives. He has used object-oriented and pattern-based analysis techniques throughout his 20-year career in knowledge management and knowledge engineering. He is the co-author of Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design, Lean-Agile Software Development: Achieving Enterprise Agility, and the Lean-Agile Pocket Guide for Scrum Teams. He is a trainer and coach in the area of reflective practices, knowledge management, and process improvement and is a knowledge management consultant for international relief and development agencies. He has a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Hope International University. An Associate Technical Fellow of a large aerospace company, he has also worked in the energy industry, banking and finance, software development, and artificial intelligence.